BIDDLE
Roadside inspection site in Montana • 21 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
BIDDLE is a roadside inspection location in Montana where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 21 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Jun 7, 2023.
A total of 16 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.5. The out-of-service rate is 28.6%, meaning a significant portion of inspected vehicles or drivers are placed out of service for safety deficiencies.
Inspections follow CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) North American Standard procedures and may include weight checks, credential verification, mechanical inspection, hours-of-service compliance review, and hazardous materials documentation checks. Vehicles or drivers that fail critical safety criteria are placed out of service until deficiencies are corrected.
The most frequently cited violation at this site is Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service (Hours of Service) with 5 citations, followed by Transporting passengers without authority (4 citations). A total of 14 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
21 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
14 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2 | 392.9a(a)(2) | Transporting passengers without authority | General/Admin | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 3 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 6 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.102(a)(1)(i) | Insufficient means to prevent forward movement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
16 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | O'MERAZ READY MIX | 3148575 | CO | 4 |
| 2 | OAKS DISPOSAL TRUCKING LLC | 2384825 | MT | 3 |
| 3 | K & J TRUCKING INC | 171766 | SD | 1 |
| 4 | RICHARD S LOGAN TRUCKING INC | 855631 | WY | 1 |
| 5 | NORTHWEST PIPE FITTINGS INC | 81079 | MT | 1 |
| 6 | ELEMENT TECHNICAL SERVICES INC | 3236573 | SK | 1 |
| 7 | JACAM CATALYST LLC | 2390725 | TX | 1 |
| 8 | TWIN FALLS OIL SERVICE LLC | 2543335 | ND | 1 |
| 9 | NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO LP | 1065598 | TX | 1 |
| 10 | KEN STABLER TRUCKING LLC | 605430 | MT | 1 |
| 11 | CETRAN LLC | 3219219 | OK | 1 |
| 12 | TODD CHILDERS | 306708 | WY | 1 |
| 13 | DONALD WAGNER | 310752 | MN | 1 |
| 14 | MOONLIGHT SERVICES LLC | 3422714 | WY | 1 |
| 15 | SOONER INC | 3493016 | CO | 1 |
| 16 | MCGRATH RENT CORP | 2007316 | CA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
21 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)